Fort Gratiot, MI (ZIP 48059) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Fort Gratiot has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $13.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Fort Gratiot has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2004.
Fort Gratiot has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Fort Gratiot has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 2, 2021.
Fort Gratiot has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on May 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Gratiot was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 27, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48059 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Gratiot, MI, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Fort Gratiot (ZIP 48059) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $870K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 2, 2021.
Fort Gratiot has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $185K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48059 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 3, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.6M in property damage in the Fort Gratiot, MI area (ZIP 48059). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →